Lines reopened: disruption to Elizabeth line services at London Paddington expected until 20:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 19 January 2026 at 17:33
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Last updated
Monday 19 January 2026 at 18:43
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Abbey Wood (Crossrail) and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Maidenhead / Reading and between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5, and also Abbey Wood and Shenfield and London Paddington
Description
Following a broken down train at London Paddington earlier today, all lines have now reopened. Elizabeth line services running to / from London Paddington may still be cancelled, delayed up 15 minutes or revised to allow the service to recover.
Disruption to Elizabeth line services is expected until 20:00
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Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.